The ever-growing cinematic franchise from Marvel is welcoming its latest release with the European premiere of Black Panther in London.

Many of the predominantly black cast were in attendance at the Eventim Apollo, Hammermsith, with the film being praised for its cultural importance as well as maintaining the studio’s reputation for blockbuster action.

Chadwick Boseman at the Hammersmith Apollo's special entrance (Ian West/PA)

Black Panther European Premiere – London

Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o also stars in the film (Ian West/PA)

Danai Gurira, known as Samurai-sword-wielding Michonne in The Walking Dead, portrays the Black Panther's head of security in the film (Ian West/PA)